The Installation Space; Dimensions And Clearances - GE ZISS480NXBSS Installation Instructions Manual

Design Guide
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
84 1/2" max
83 1/2" mhr
Finished
Opening
36" Models12"
42" Models18"
48" Models20"
_FiNshed Width
75"From Floor
to Bottom
_24" f Electrical
Area
f
_
3 1/2"
*The finishedcutoutwidth mustbe:
35-1/2"for 36"models
41q/2" for 42"models
4T1/2" for 48"models
Water And Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical
and the cold water supplg located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24"
The refrigerator will project forward, slightlg begond
adjacent cabinetrg, depending on gour installation.
Cutout depth beneath a soffit:
When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot
exceed the 24" installation depth shown. The top case
trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.
Additional Specifications
• A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supplg is
required. An individual properlg grounded branch
circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install
a properlg grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be
located on the rear wall as shown.
NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter} is not
recommended.
• The water line can enter the opening through
the floor or back wall. The water line should be 1/4"
O.D.copper tubing or GE SmartConnect
TM
kit between
the cold water line and water connection location,
long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easilg accessible shut-off valve
in the water line is required.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
"83-b
at
25-3/8"FramedModels
35",41", or 47" adels
36", 42" or 48"
Frameto Frame
DepthIncludingHaedles:
26-7/8"FramedModels
27-3/4"StainlessSteelModels
28-11/16"Professional M odels
* Shippingheight.The
refrigeratorcan be
adjustedto fit into a
cutoutthat is 83-1/2"
min. to 84-1/2"max.
_84" From height. Note that the
Floorto top casetrim at the
TopFrame front is 1/2" higher
andwill overlap
uppercabinetryor
soffit. Useleveling
legs andwheels for a
maxhnum1" height
adjustment.
Product Clearances
These refrigerators are equipped with a 2-position door
stop. The factorg-set 130° door swing can be adjusted
to 90 ° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls
is restricted.
130 ° DoorSwing
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90° DoorSwing
I
J! 4-
L_ J _
T
23-7/8"
Behind
Frame
Models A B C *Min. Distance
to Wall
36" 13" 15" 20-5/8"
42" 13" 19" 26-5/8" q" Stainlessand
48" 15" 20" 28-5/8" TrimmedModels.
5" ProSeries
Allow minimum clearances for the freezer door
(Dimension A) and fresh food door (Dimension B)
for a full 150° door swing and to allow for pan removal.
For a 90° door swing, allow 4" min. clearance to a wall,
for framed and stainless steel models. Allow 5" min.
clearance for professional series models. If the 90 ° door
stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan
removal is restricted.
See the illustrations on pages 4 and 5 to determine door
swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.
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